Sleeve holder



May 14, 1935. A. LQCOLBIORNSEN SLEEVE HOLDER Filed Jan. 20, 1934 Alnxotxd L. Colbiofrvsetx.

Patented May l4, 1935 4 L1-UNI -TED STATES e fsLEIivE b f i i.v v Almond Colbiornsen; Belgrade, l

' Application 1mm 20, 1934; serial no) 767,519 ,1], Q

" (chat- 5 constructing the platewithwfingei's adapted-to A invention relates to sleeve holders, and-has for its :'object to provide a devicewhich may be attached'tothe-folded part of'the sleeve ofa garment to hold the same erect so asto give a neat 5 andtattractive appearance to the garment.

. objectof theinvention resides inproviding a device consisting of an ornamental partand a Structural part for holding the 'folded partbfthe sleeve erect, said structural part being disposed the body portion of the sleeve: l 1 A g. 1 A'still further object 'ofthe invention resides in constructing the sleeve holder with a clamp adapted to be attachedto the folded part of the sleeve.

Another object of the invention resides in constructing the'sleeveholder 'with'a'member adapted to engage the bight of the.sleeve formedthrough the folded portion thereof and operating in con-, junction withsaid clamp to prevent saggingof.

the foldedpart of the sleeve. r l

A feature-of the invention resides in'construct ing the sleeve holder. with a frame having an" elongatedfmember atqthe lower portion thereof" forming a base disposed in the b'i ght" of the sleeve; m

An object of the invention resides in construct W I A feature of the invention residesinconstruct-' ing the ornamental partof the device in the i to give the device an attractive appearance and being so arranged as to bejthe only part of the device visible when the holder is applied to the lo-garment. 7 3

:Another obj ectof the invention'resides in con:

structing the frame with two spaced reaches bent back uponithemselves to provide twb'arms extend ing in the same direction as said reaches.

A still further object of the invention resides in constructing the-frameof spring wii'e'and in forming two loops at the juncture between said arms and reaches for hingedly connecting said parts together.

in attaching said platetto'said arms;

Another object of the, inventionresides in constructing the plate with a curved i'upper edge. adapted to cover the loops of the spring' frame. 65 A further gobjectof' the invention, resides in entirely between the folded part of'the sleeve and p garment illustrating" an embodimentof I my cation of the invention;

j nature"of -a,plate,gsaid plate" being embellished "A still further obi'ectof the-invention resides 1 ing the reaches so that. thesame .divergeiat t-he 1 15" f 4 lower .ends and 'in connecting the base member tofthe diverging ends of the reaches-.5 .f

Other-objects Of thlIWG HtiOII IQSI e in-pzthe novel combination and arrangement oftpartszand in the details. ofconstruction hereinaiter lus trated and describ'ed.:f

. In the drawingi 'a zFig. 1 is a'perspective view o ,;thei=sleeve ofga:

vention appliedthereto.

Fig; '2 is aperspective view ofvthevsleeve holder detachedfromthesleeve; Fig. 3 is a'lon'gitudinal 'sectionalvievv. aken .on'

line 3-2 3 of Fig. 1: anddrawn toalarger-scale.

Fig. 4 'is a cross I sectional 4-.-'4 of-Fig-Z. M i Fig. 5 is a view-similar-to type of Ishirt having. long sleeves, itisfrequently' 251 soon sagand an untidy' appearance resultss :The 30 present inventionprovides a device whichnlay j i be "attached to-the. sleeve fof a f'shir t and by means of which" the "folded part of the sleeve may be held' in ai neat'and trim manner so astoe'nhance the personal appearance of the wearer; -Inaddi F tion thedevlce is constructed so' as tojprovidefl an ornamental part which further adds tothe appearance of the wearer. H (For the purposejof illustrating 'm'y invention". I have shown inEigfl' l a DOIfiOIIjOfQ-iShifi I0 40 which'maybeanytyp bfcshirt such as is -now" in common use and which has'long'sleevesg "The sleeve of the shirt is designated byithe-reference numeral H' and'is shown as havingthe cuff'th'er' of rolled up until the folded structure 1 extends above the elbow oflthe wearer. a The entlre' folded structure designated by the-numeral 2 and the? bight formed between the iolde(l/structure nd the'bodyofthesleeve isdesignatedatl't My invention proper as best shown I consists of afrarne M which has attachedto yit a clamp designated in its entirety by therer renc numeral 1 5. iridetail:

frame l l s wn" inFigL' Z' iscoristriictediview talrenqon line 20 These parts will now befdesc fibedf from spring. wire which is bent to form two spaced reaches l6 and I! connected together at their lower edges by a base member 18. The upper portions of these reaches are indicated by reference numerals l9 and 20 and lie substantially parallel to one another. The lower portions 2| and 22 of said reaches diverge with respect tothe upper portions l9 and 20 thereof so that the base member I8 is of a length considerably greater thanthe distanceacross'theaupper portions l9 and-20 of said reaches.

The upper portions l9 and 20 of reaches l6 and I! are bent to form two loops 23 and, these, loops terminating in spaced arms 25 and 26 which extend along the portions I9 and 20 "of -sa-idreaches. These two arms haveattached tothem a plate 21 which may be secured to said plate in any desirable manner. *Whe're suitable materials are employed the plate may be directly soldered or welded to the arms, In the drawing the-plateis shown constructed with ears '28 and "which are ibent about the extreme ends of the two arms 25 and 26. These ears serve to hold arms securely attached to the plate. like clamp? IS previously referred to as being carmd by the'frame M consists of Jthe'plate '21 and the two portions ifiian'd' ll. "Through the resilienicy of the wire'from which the frame-I 4 is constructedthe plate'ifl :is normally urged toward thereanhesim 11.. When this plate is sprung away from the frame M the folded part of the sleeve l I may be inserted therebetween and when thlparts iarereleased' the holder becomes seelrelyattacheditothe sleeve "through the resiliency of the loops 23 ian'd' fl' ofth'e clamp wirichiserve ashinges about which'the two parts of the clamps may be swungto'bring the jaws of the clamp into, cooperative relation.

Thefbasermember IBofFframe 1-4 engages the melmjiihlbi'ght li'for'med between the body of the sleeve and'the folded part |2"thereof and opemtingimcniufictibnwiththe clamp 15 holds the folded part of the sleeveitaut. In order to prevent the base-1'81- frommoving laterally and becoming: disengaged?from'theibiglit l3 the said base .must 1be-constructed of .a certain length: Ihave found that anvfi lengthjgreaterv than onehaif'the "Width ;of the-cuff "will sufiice .though .it can'readilyfbecomprehended that'the greaterathe length :the amore effective the device will be for the uiesired purpose. basefis appreciable I find it desirable to construct the base Hancuate so thesam'e'will'conform to the shape of the arm-of the wearer. the two-diverging portions 2| and-22 of the frame I! arealso constructed with a curve to cause. thessametmconform to the shape of'the arm of the wearer.

:faceof the jplate' 21" may be embellished, or any type of pmamentationrapplied to 'the same. If desired, a separate facing-may be attached to said :plate or the ornamentation formeddirectly in the surface thereof. To enhance 'the-appearance of the device the upper end 30 of theplate 21 is bent-or curved 'tofit of the sleeve J -l ;;is :first folded bacl; upon vthe sleeve and the folded structure rolled up'until' the-same. occupies the position desired "by the -Wher.e the length of the Likewise user. The device is then grasped by theclamp l5 and the frame [4 inserted in between the folded portion I2 of the sleeve and the sleeve proper ll. When the plate 21 reaches the folded portion [2 of the sleeve, the device is held by placing the thumb on the upper end 30 of said plate, and by inserting the finger nail or the tip of the second finger under the lower edge 3| of the plate. Pressure is then exerted upon the ends of the based-8 :by the ifirstaand third fingers through the intervening portion of the sleeve causes the clamp to open up. The clamp may then be slid over the folded portion I2 of the sleeve and the base I8 brought down into the bight l3. When' the parts are so released the device be- ..comesfirmlyattached to the sleeve with the base disposed at the bight. Due to the fact that the JtwofireachestI-t and '1 L are spaced from one anothenthefinger is readily inserted between the same and engagement of the edge 30 of said plate is readily accomplished. With the parts so arranged the folded part of the sleeve cannot sag and" the samei's held erect and ma neat and attractive'f manner. I i

If desired the frame of the invention may be constructed from sheet metal instead of. from wire. A device so constructed is shown in Fig 5. Thisrdevice consists of a" T-shaped frame 32 formed with a stem-33 anda crossbar 34 connects ed therewith. The crossbar serves as the base for engagement with'the :bight 13 of the sleeve whereas the stem 33 serves as the structure connectingfthe clamp proper'to" the base. The's'tem $3315 bent atxits upper end 35 to? form an arm 36' which overlies said stem and which is normally engaged with said stem as illustrated in the drawing. ,This arm has attached to it a plate 3l-which serves the same purpose as the plate .21 of the other form of the invention. This latter plateis constructed with ears 38 which fit over themariginaledges of the armj36 and which hold theplateattached thereto. To prevent the plate from turning said arm may be constructed with notches which receive said ears 38 and hold the said parts firmly attached to the .plate. With jthisform of the invention the bent part 35-o'f the stem 33 which'connects the said stem with the arm 36 serves as the resilient hinge by means of which the arm is movably connected to said stem.

I In the use of the'invention shown in Fig. 5 the device is applied and manipulated in exactly the same .manner as with the other form of the invention. The cross bar 34 engages within the bightt3 of the sleeve 1 I and the stem-33and arm 36 serve as jaw members of the clamp for engagementwith the folded part of .the sleeve to hold the holder attached thereto. Where a great deal of resiliency is not required the device shown in Fig. 2 may be constructed.

without the'loops'23 and 24 andsimple bends employed in'yplace thereof such as illustrated in. conjunctionwith the'form of the invention shown in Fig. 5. 1 The advantages of my invention are manifest. An extremely neat and attractive'device is provided by means ofwhich the sleeves of a shirt may be rolled up and held in 'erect position. The device is extremely simple in operationand there areno complicated or intricate parts to get out of. order. The device may be constructed at a nominal cost and maybe made extremely ornamental permitting of the application of any'type 0f embellishmentthereon.- Onlythe ornamental part of the sleeve holder can be seen when the Eli ' sleeve within thebight thereof and holding the erect position. 1

I I I 2,000,923 I II device is properly applied so thatithe device helps curved end. coveringthe "cc mnec ting portions. of. tozdress the sleeve as well as tolhold the'folded a part thereof inpropenposition. Byl curvingithe base member of the frame the device fits about the sleeve of the wearer and also serves to hold thesleeve' in proper form as well-asholdlng the folded-part of the sleeveserect'. "l-Where the frame is constructed of wire the reaches thereof may be sufficiently spaced so the finger nail of the third finger may be inserted between the same for the purpose of engaging the outer jaw member of the clampand moving'the same into proper positions 1 I Changes in the specific'form of my invention as herein disclosed may be made within the scope of what is claimed without departing from the spirit of my invention. e

Having described my invention what I claim as new and desire to protect by Letters Patent is:

l. A sleeve holder for use with the sleeve of a garment having the cuff folded back upon the sleeve, said sleeve holder comprising a member for engagement in the bight of the folded part of the sleeve and meansfor holding theholder attached to the sleeve.- 1

2. A sleeveholderfor usewith. the sleeveof a garment having the cuff foldedbackuponthe sleeve, said sleeveholder comprising a, member for engagement in the'bight of the folded part of the sleeve and means engaging the folded part of the sleeve for holding the holder attachedto the garment, I I I 3. A sleeve holder for use with the sleeve of a garment having the cuff folded back' upon the sleeve, said sleeveholder comprising a clamp for attachment to the folded part of the sleeve,a member attached to said clamp and engaging the folded part of the sleeve inerect position;

4. A sleeve holder for use withthesleeve of a garment having the cuff 'foldedback upon the sleeve, said sleeve holder comprising a clamp for attachment to thefolded'part of the sleeve, anarcuate member attached to-said clamp and engagingthe sleeve within the bight thereof and holding the folded part of the sleeve in erect position; I v v v 5. A sleeve holder for use with the sleeve of a garment having the cuff folded back upon the sleeve, said sleeve holder comprising a member for attachment to the folded part of the sleeve and an elongated member connected thereto'and extending alongjthe'bight ofthe folded part of the sleeve. I I

6. A sleeve holder for use with the sleeve of a "garment having the cufi thereof folded back I 7. A sleeve holder for use with the sleeve of a f garment having the cuff thereof folded back upon the sleeve, said sleeve holder comprising a member forattachment to the folded part of the sleeve and means connected to said member and disposed between the body of the sleeve and the folded part thereof for holding the folded part in 8. In a-sleeve holder a springmember bent to provide two reaches andtwo arms overlying said reaches, connecting portions, therebetween, a, plate secured to said arms said plate havinga saidh reaches and arm's:

reaches beingzji bent .t'oi eprovide arm's gove're lying ,said' reaches. and via platesecured aito" said arms and extendingacross said reaches, said base lying substantially inthe plane of sald plate. I

'basebeing'formed arcuate, the center I of. thea t 10 10. In a sleeve holder a frame including an elongated base, a clar'npv secured to said'frame,

substantially parallelto the base.

11. A sleeve holder for use with the sleeve of a garment having the cuff thereof folded back" upon the sleeve,said sleeve holder comprisinga frame constructed with spaced reaches bent at their upper ends, to provide arms overlying said" reaches, a plate secured to said armsand forming .o i in conjunction therewith a clamp for holding'the holder attached to the folded part of the sleeve, said reaches below said ,platediverging, and a basemember formed on theendsof the diverged portions of said reaches.

, 12, Ina sleeve holder, a frame and comprising two jawsyahihge for connecting said jawstog'ether, the axisof said hinge lyingv comprising two spaced reaches, a base member connecting said 3 I reaches, said reaches being formed with loops and having arms extending from said loops and overlying said reaches, a plate secured to said arms at the ends thereof and members formed on said plate and extending into said loops.

.ing substantially in the same direction assaid reaches and backtoward said base portion, and aplate secured to said arms.

13. In a sleeve holder, a frame constructed of ire andbent to'form'a base portion, two spaced reachesextending upwardly fromsaid base or-v I 14. 1A sleeve holder for use with the sleeve of a garment'havingthe cuff foldedibackiuponthe sleeve and forming abight therebetween, said sleeve holder comprising a member overlyinga portion of the folded part of the sleeve upon the exterior thereof, ,means cooperating with said member at'the free end of. the folded part of the sleeve forholdingtheholder attached to the sleeve, andmeans' engaging the sleeve in the of the sleeve taut. 1' v the sleeve, said sleeve holder comprising two members connected together at oneend, one of 'vicinity ofthebight: for holding the folded part said members lying between the folded part of the sleeve and the sleeve proper and the other lyingupon theexterior of the folded-part, the folded part being held therebetween, :saidflrst named member engaging the'bight of the sleeve to hold thefolded part of the sleeve from sagging.

16. A sleeve holderforuse withthe sleeve of a I garment having the cuff thereof folded back upon I the sleeve, saidv sleeve holder comprising two members connected together atone end, one of.

said members lying between the folded part of the sleeve and the sleeve properand the other lying upon the exterior of the"folded1Dart, the

folded part being held therebetween, said second and a baseformed on said first named'member', I

said base being of a'lengthgreater thantwice named member having a narrowplate thereon, Y

17.-A-1sleeve"holder'for'useflwith the sleeve of a garment having the cuff thereof folded back upon. the sleeve, 'said sleeve holder. comprising two members connected together at one end, one 5 of 'said' members lying between'the folded part ofithe sleeve an'dthe sleeve proper and the other lying upon the-exterior 'of the folded part, the

folded :partbeing held therebetween, said second namedmember comprising two spaced arms, and a base formed onsaid second'named member and engaging; the bight in the sleeve, said base being of alength-greater than the maximum distance between said arms. 1 a ALMOND L. COLBIORNSEN. 

